Bunker Hill CUSD Issues New Seal of Work Ethic

At its annual Bunker Hill High School commencement this month, Bunker Hill CUSD No. 8 issued a Seal of Work Ethic to twelve additional diplomas. This new seal, developed by faculty and administrators at Bunker Hill High School in consultation with local employers, will make its first appearance on the Class of 2024 BHHS diplomas.

The new additional “seal of work ethic” was adopted by the Bunker Hill Board of Education to recognize those students whose performance at Bunker Hill High School demonstrated a strong sense of work ethic, in addition to meeting the prescribed criteria established for a high school diploma.

This initiative was developed by the district as it expanded its offerings of work based-learning opportunities, leading to career-level apprenticeships and certifications. While initially focusing on equipping graduates with certifications and apprenticeships, the focus soon shifted to the universal duragle skills cited as needed most by area employers including ciritical thinking, communication, adaptability, perseverance, and others along with a strong sense of work ethic.

In order to receive the Seal of Work Ethic attached to their diploma, Bunker Hill High School students must demonstrate qualities leading to work ethic such as high attendance rates, less than two tardies, one disciplinary referral or less, community service hours, and successful completion of CTE (Career Technical Education) courses with a B or better. Additional points toward the Seal are awarded for students completing dual credit or Advanced Placement courses as well as registering at a post-secondary institution (college, certificate programs, military service).

Students earning a minimum of 16 points from the Work Ethic Standards will automatically receive the Seal of Work Ethic affixed to their diplomas.

Currently, the following local employers have agreed to provide BHHS graduates with the seal of work ethic with a guaranteed interview for an open position at the following: Weststar Aviation; Morton Buildings; Lake Williamson; Mennel; Dometic; CNB Bank and Trust; Jarden Farms; and UCB Bank.

For more information, or to be added to the list of employers that would guarantee an open interview for a BHHS graduate with a Seal of Work Ethic, please contact BH CUSD No. 8 at (618)-585-3116 or [email protected].